Simple Greetings

I've haven't been crafting much lately as life seems to be so busy at the moment. But I had two occasions I wanted to make quick and simple cards for.

A wedding card...

I found the cake image on Google images and I simply added a few gems... 

A new baby card...

 ... using this beautiful poem

Hold him a little longer

Rock him a little more

Tell him another story

(You've only told him 4)

Let him sleep on your shoulder

Rejoice in his happy smile

He is only a little boy

For such a little while

 Author: Unknown

 ... and a baby-feet charm

Both cards were designed in Microsoft Word using Amatic SC font and printed on textured card.

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Bells Are Ringing...

With so much love in the air this week, I've been thinking about weddings; my wedding day back in 2010 was the best day of my life!

Everyone loves a wedding and I've come across some beautiful accessories online. So, if you have a wedding in the diary this year, take a look!

Rosie Willett Designs .... oh where were you when I was planning my wedding? There's so many things I like, I wouldn't know which to choose!

A) The Bryony Wedding Hair Vine can be worn to suit your hairstyle, as the wire design makes it so flexible. You can be truly unique on your very special day!

B) This gorgeous Coco Flower Headpiece is great for long and short hair and ideal if you're looking for something to compliment your guest outfit. With eight colours to choose from, you can't go wrong.

C) Let's not leave out the groom, Rosie Willett Designs also produce delicate button holes - why shouldn't the man get something glitzy too?

D) This Vintage Wedding Bouquet will never die and can be kept for years to come; perhaps passed down through generations to be loved again and again.

Of course Etsy is full of accessories for the big day...

E) You know I love hearts and I love birds, so these great bird seed favours caught my eye - how quirky?!

F) Simple and really effective, these cake toppers are a real tweet...

G) Something for the big day and a souvenir for the home, this Wedding Unity Candle Holder is perfect.

So with all of this inspiration, perhaps Mr P and I need to do it all again and renew our vows??!

To Have and To Hold

I came across this linky party today from Absolute Mommy.

I just had to take part! Any excuse to talk about the happiest day of my life.

My Dress was by English designer Phil Collins £350 (in the sale)
My headdress came from the online site Crystal Bridal Accessories (£80)

My small diamante earrings came from the high street store Oasis £5 (in the sale)

Trying to find wedding shoes in November?? Thankfully Next had them in stock at £35

Flowers: Christmas Bouquet (well it was the first weekend of Advent!)

Car: Rolls Royce - wedding gift from a friend

I designed and made all of my invitations, Order of Ceremony and table stationery. Many a night spent printing, cutting and stapling card (my finger on one occasion!)

My Sister made our cake - her very first attempt at anything like it!

The bridesmaid dresses were another sale item - this time a Last Season sale at Debenhams and a bargain at £19 each!

My Mom knitted their bolero cardigans.

The ceremony was held at a local hotel and witnessed by 40 guests

'You may kiss your Bride'

On the ground were traces of the light snow flurry earlier in the day - a true White Wedding!

During the ceremony, my niece read this poem by Emily Matthews. It pretty much sums up how we felt.

Marriage is...

Someone to believe in
And to put their trust in you
Someone who appreciates
The special things you do,
Someone to be close to,
In your heart and mind,
Someone who’s the love
You thought you’d never find,
Someone who stands by you
And whose faith can make you strong,
Someone you will cherish
Every day, your whole life long.